Outback Preschool

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

98 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Outback Preschool, located on South Riviera Way in Aurora, Colorado, is a neighborhood-focused early childhood education center dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment for young children. The facility emphasizes a balance between developmental play and foundational academic readiness, aiming to prepare preschoolers for the transition to kindergarten. By fostering a safe, supportive space, the school focuses on building essential social-emotional skills, curiosity, and confidence in its students during their most formative years.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of families in the Aurora area. Through a combination of engaging activities, creative exploration, and structured daily routines, Outback Preschool helps children develop fine motor skills and cognitive abilities while encouraging positive peer interactions. Its convenient location and focus on creating a community-oriented atmosphere make it a reliable option for parents seeking a stable and educational environment for their children’s early development.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

32.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Outback Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	21
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	9

White
42 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (21.4 %)
Asian
14 (14.3 %)
Black
12 (12.2 %)
Two or More
9 (9.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)554-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 98